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Overview

Photos and Description of this Boliqueime holiday villa

The three-bedroom villa sleeps six, and contains a private pool and sauna.

Villa Stofero is a stylishly built and constantly renovated (2006) and a well maintaned old farmhouse with a floor area of about 180 sq.m. On the ground floor there are two bedrooms with a common bathroom. Next to the bedrooms is the spacious living and dining area with a separate WC. The adjoining kitchen, which has been completely furnished and is well equipped, has everything that a cook could wish for. In the library, a large collection of books, CDs, and vinyl records are available. The master bedroom (about 30 sq.m) is located on the first floor, and contains an en-suite bathroom (renovated in 2015) and a private covered balcony. In front of the house, there is a covered veranda with a fully-equipped barbecue area and an open-air shower. For private parties, we have converted the former bakery into a bar. You can host parties here, no one will mind. For the somewhat chilly spring days, there is a small sauna for your enjoyment (fee applies).

Information: We also rent another nearby property, Casa Rosa. Its amenities include two bedrooms, one bathroom with WC and bathtub, a terrace on the upper level, as well as a kitchen, dining room, and living room with veranda on the lower level. Please send us an e-mail with the subject 'Casa Rosa'.

On your arrival, you will find a fruit basket, coffee, milk and mineral water. The house has a private bar, already stocked with drinks, which you can feel free to use. You can also hold a small summer evening party with friends and acquaintances. No one will mind.

Nearby excursions: Swim in the river, just 3 km from the house (can be reached on foot or by car). The small brook has a waterfall and natural swimming pool, and is completely free of tourists. Nearby there are several outstanding, if expensive, international restaurants: São Gabriel, Amadeus, Vincenz, Hermitage, Evaristo, and so on. We would also be happy to give you some insider tips on the local delicacies, which are not always easy to find.

Discotheques, nightclubs, and casinos: Vilamoura has a large casino, and there is a nice beach disco in Vale de Lobo. Vilamoura and St Eulelia beach offer sunset parties, and there are numerous clubs and bars in Albufeira and Vilamoura. For the young-at-heart, Boliqueime itself has Portugal's largest disco, Kadoc.

Reviews

4.9

based on 18 traveller reviews

Absolutely Perfect!

What a beautiful villa!! The owner Naomi has thought of everything from coffee machine to shopping bags, just so much attention to detail which made our stay perfect! This was luxury at its best and I would most definitely recommend to anyone looking for a place to stay in the Algarve. Naomi was a delightful host and we miss both her and the villa very much! The surrounding areas are definitely worth a visit - Loule, Quarteira, Albufeira, Portimao and Lagos (our favourite). The local bar, Coopers is also a must. Such friendly staff and only a 3 min drive from the villa. We had a perfect holiday, thank you Naomi!

Review Submitted: Aug 30, 2016

Date of Stay: Aug 2016

Source: HomeAway

Owner's Response: Thank you so much Jo and Dan for your great review - I will also let the Coopers Crew know how much you enjoyed it :-) Hope to see you and your lovely kids soon again! x N.

The Perfect Vacation

Villa Stofero was the perfect location for our Algarve vacation. The house, pool and grounds were so inviting that we never wanted to leave. We had everything we needed as the house is fully equipped from the kitchen, to the bar, to the pool, to the outside cooking area. Noemi made it a special place and a special time. We highly recommend it to anyone looking for a place that will give you a real feel for Portugal and the countryside. We loved the location. We hope to return again very soon.

Perfect Holiday

Our stay at Villa Stofero exceeded expectations by a long mile (and our expectations were high before we arrived!). The villa itself quickly became the main focus of our holiday, giving us the feeling that we really didn't need to go anywhere else. It was peaceful, clean, inviting, and equipped with everything one could need while on holiday.

Noemi was the perfect "hostess", easy to contact with any queries and simply put a very nice person. We not only missed the villa when we left but we also missed Noemi.

GPS Coorinates: W 8° 08'26'',N 37° 09' 50'', elevation 195 m. The property is located in the Arroteia locality of the Loulé municipality.

Villa Stofero is located just 9 km from the coast in a peaceful and beautiful setting, nestled amidst almond and olive groves. The famous beaches of Falesia are just a 20-minute drive away, next to the Sheraton Hotel. Many other sandy beaches, bays, and golf courses (such as Vale de Lobo, Quinto do Lago) are located within 30 minutes of the property. The nearest small city, Loulé (about 8 km away), has preserved many of its charms, and also offers the usual shopping options, such as supermarkets, banks, post office, boutiques, etc. It also has a lovely market hall, in which fresh fish, vegetables, and fruit are sold daily. A 10-minute walk away, there is a grocery store (with a baker who comes at 9 sharp), next door to a pub, where the local personalities gather. Enjoy traditional Portuguese fare at a very reasonable price.

Other activities: Villa Stofero offers bocce and a private sauna!

Enjoy unique service in Villa Stofero: indulge in a massage, pedicure or manicure, and much more, on the veranda of Villa Stofero in the shade of the oleander trees. Carla, our always chipper and competent cosmetician, will visit you at the villa and has offers diverse treatments at a preferential price. Just ask us about the different options when your get here and we will give you advice and book your preferred treatment.

Golf: Golf courses include Villa Sol, Sheraton Algarve, Vale de Lobo, and many more. On most of the courses, you can book a day pass even as a non-member (starting at about €40)

The villa is being continuously improved to fulfil all your desires! A well-equipped kitchen for all hobby cooks, an in-house private bar, the music room with a music collection and DVDs, the snug and well-lit outer patio as well as the private sauna for cooler evenings! We leave nothing to be desired - and in case something is missing, just call your hostess! I will do everything possible to fulfil your request and offer you and your friends and family an unforgettable stay at Villa Stofero in Estrella Montes! I look forward to your visit! Bed linen and bathroom towels are included in the price. Please bring your own beach towels. Pool towels are exclusively for use in the Villa Stofero pool area.